Events

BBC Antiques Roadshow at The Bishop’s Palace in 2021

Keep up-to-date with the swans on the Palace moat.

Yoga in the Gardens at The Bishop’s Palace

The Bishop’s Palace will begin hosting weekly Tai Chi for Wellbeing sessions in our magnificent gardens from 22nd April 2021. Led by local practitioner John Beasley, who has over 20 years of Tai Chi experience, these sessions will promote wellness and mindfulness.

Join Sally for an hour of mindful movement therapy. Beginning with the fundamentals of breath and alignment you will focus mind and body. You will be guided on how you can apply Pilates principles to encourage concentration, control, precision and flow. In addition to physical gains, the nature of Pilates’ mind body connection can alleviate feel...

Members are invited to enjoy the Palace Gardens in an exclusive evening open just for Palace Members.

Designed to celebrate 800 years since the construction of The Bishop’s Palace, Palace 800 – The Story of a Palace and a Home will take you on a journey through the 800 year history of The Bishop’s Palace and will introduce you to the people and events that have shaped this special place.

Make the most of your half term with the family by heading to the Palace Gardens to take part in the Whitsun Scavenger Hunt.

Members are invited to enjoy the Palace Gardens in an exclusive evening open just for Palace Members.

Join us for an evening of music and celebration in honour of 100 years of the Wells branch of the British Legion.

Outdoor Theatre at The Bishop’s Palace

Storyteller Beth Webb and folk singer Neil Eaton will delight you with an evening of traditional tales, songs, and a little bit of history. In the magnificent setting of the Bishop’s Palace, you’ll be transported back to the early 1200s ­– to the day when an unwed great granddaughter of the King of the Scots gave birth to a baby boy, and she cal...

The Bishop’s Palace Garden Festival returns this year to celebrate its 6th year, amongst 14 acres of stunning RHS partner gardens. The event takes place 2nd-4th July, when the Gardens will be at their very best with dramatic summer colour and the evocative fragrance of roses.

The Bishop’s Palace Garden Festival returns this year to celebrate its 6th year, amongst 14 acres of stunning RHS partner gardens. The event takes place 2nd-4th July, when the Gardens will be at their very best with dramatic summer colour and the evocative fragrance of roses.

Members are invited to enjoy the Palace Gardens in an exclusive evening open just for Palace Members.